Healthy treats are nice to have to feed to our horses. We can use treats as rewards, for encouragement, or simply because it is fun to feed a horse by hand something they so obviously enjoy. Healthy horse treats are those that do not contain additives, preservatives, or artificial flavourings. And remember, treats are not…
Icelandic horses have two extra gaits. In addition to the gaits which all horses show (walk, trot, canter), Icelandic horses also have tölt and pace. In Iceland, the tölt is highly-valued because it is so comfortable to ride over long distances. Tölt is referred to as the fourth gait. It has four beats with phases in which the horse…
When learning how to bridle a horse and properly fit a noseband we are taught how to recognize the proper noseband pressure. The noseband should be buckled at a point that allows two fingers’ width between it and the front of the horse’s face. This allows the horse to open her mouth slightly and…
Riders, horses and crews from 28 nations were tested in hot and humid conditions in the foothills of the French Pyrenees at this year’s FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors. Eighty-six riders and their horses started the race on a Saturday morning in July at the time indicated on the clock at…
The latest addition to the Assateague pony herd was born sometime in mid-May. The sorrel foal was the first new edition to the wild pony herd in 2013. The National Park Service refers to him as, N9BFQ-GL. Horse Talk: Sorrel – refers to a copper-red shade of chestnut with no black hairs and the same-color…
Did you know that horses can help find missing people just like a bloodhound – by using their sense of smell? At a recent demonstration in Terrebonne, Oregon of what is called “equine air-scenting”, an Appaloosa gelding named Joker took 2 minutes and 20 seconds to find a carefully hidden volunteer in a 13-acre, semi-wooded field.…
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What time does the event start? The Eastern Montana Appaloosa Horse Club is organizing the Montana Equine Soccer League. The league is for all age groups, all levels of riding ability and all levels of horses. Laurel Saddle Club (LSC) will host the first event the morning of April 20 at the club grounds at…
Have you ever had a chance to quietly watch a herd of horses for a long time? What do you see and notice about how they get along? As scientists discover more about the way a horse’s social life affects their behaviour and possibly training, researchers find themselves in need of a reliable, efficient way…